Quote by Christopher Hitchens

I'm quite convinced in my own mind that those who were arguing that was a more immediate one than some believed - were I'm sure convinced that they were right on fact, I don't think they were making it up. So as to lying, I don't think it has been established that any lies were told.

I'm quite convinced in my own mind that those who were argui

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This quote suggests that the speaker strongly believes that those who argued for a more urgent or immediate issue genuinely believed in what they were saying. The speaker acknowledges that while they might personally disagree, they don't think that the opposing side was making up their claims or lying about their perspective. There is also a hint that the existence of any lies has not been proven or established in the context of the discussion.

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By Christopher Hitchens

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